BMW Sets $61,500 Price Tag for 2027 i3 Sedan

The upcoming i3 50 xDrive utilizes a dual-motor configuration to deliver a combined 463 horsepower and 476 lb-ft of torque. The system pairs a 322-horsepower electrically excited synchronous motor on the rear axle with a 165-horsepower asynchronous motor at the front. By opting for an electrically excited design over traditional permanent magnets, BMW engineers aim to refine efficiency and performance control.

An intelligent inverter manages the power delivery, converting direct current from the battery into alternating current while monitoring the motor's performance in real time. Including the $1,350 destination fee, the base price lands slightly higher than initial industry estimates suggested. These figures arrive as the company attempts to carve out a dominant space within the competitive luxury electric sedan segment.